U.S.-Iran deal up in the air, and California grapples with a toxic chemical tank: Weekend Rundown

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will not “rush into a deal” to end the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, after senior Republican lawmakers warned it could be a “disastrous mistake.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Time is on our side,” he wrote in … Read more

It’s not just gasoline. U.S.-Iran war could drive prices higher for many products derived from petroleum.

It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings aren’t immune when oil shipments from the Middle East are constrained. Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are made with polyester and … Read more

2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing efforts to resume U.S.-Iran peace talks

Two ships have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British military, one cargo ship and one container ship, potentially jeopardizing efforts to resume peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) reported early Wednesday that the an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps “gun boat” had … Read more

Live Updates: Unclear if U.S.-Iran peace talks will happen one day before Trump’s latest ultimatum expires

  3m ago Iranian state TV says nobody sent to Pakistan yet, participation in talks requires change in U.S. “behavior” Iranian state TV on Tuesday rejected reports suggesting a lower-level preliminary delegation had arrived in Pakistan’s capital ahead of possible peace talks with Trump administration officials. “Since Saturday, numerous reports have circulated about the ‘departure’ … Read more

Several questions remain about potential U.S.-Iran peace talks

The Iran regime said Monday that it has no plans to attend peace talks in Pakistan with President Trump’s top three negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance, as Tehran balks at what it considers “unreasonable and unrealistic demands” by the White House. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more. Source link

Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks as fragile ceasefire set to expire this week

The Trump administration announced a new round of peace talks would take place in Pakistan with Vice President JD Vance set to lead the U.S. delegation. But Iran says it isn’t ready to commit to new talks, citing “Washington’s excessive demands.” Nikole Killion reports. Source link